Release/Config Engineer - Release Management Team

The Asset Release Management team is responsible for managing the intake, testing, qualification, and publication of Siri and Apple Intelligence assets, which includes ML models, voices, and other digital files that are delivered over-the-air to internal and consumer Apple devices.

The team works cross-functionally with Siri and Apple Intelligence development teams, QA, build and integration teams, and engineering project managers to qualify and release both beta and production assets on a near daily basis.

Description

Description: Description of day to day duties or what they will be responsible for

Develop efficient, and maintainable automation code for build and deployment pipelines using CI/CD tools

Monitor builds for failures and work with relevant teams to resolve issues promptly.

Continuously evaluate and improve release management practices.

Participate in code reviews to ensure quality, performance, and adherence to best practices

Plan, schedule, and participate in software releases across development, testing, and production environments.

Consistently delivering in line with the defined SLAs for the releases.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with database and event driven systems.

Excellent verbal and written communication

Background in software development and large scale release operations.

Minimum Qualifications

Hands-on with Git and GitHub, using the Git-flow process to manage code changes across different branches

Practical experience working with CI/CD pipelines using tools like TeamCity, Jenkins, or others

Strong coding skills in Python, Java, or Kotlin, including proper code testing.

Strong technical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to systematically root cause issues, using Linux level tools, logging, and metrics

Proactive and persistent in reaching closure on a given task or challenge.

Ability to manage changing priorities and tasks on a daily (sometimes hourly) basis.

Ability to articulate and communicate issues to partners (QA teams, Developers, Build and Integration teams) and leadership.

BS CS or equivalent experience

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $150,400 and $277,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits